SENATE JOURNALS - Wednesday, June 17, 1998

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

Journal of the Senate
JANUARY SESSION of the General Assembly begun and held at the State House in the City of Providence on Tuesday, the sixth day of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight.

Volume 125, No. 64 Wednesday, June 17, 1998 Sixtyfourth Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Bernard A. Jackvony, at 4:56 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 48 Senators present and 2 Senators absent as follows:

PRESENT - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, ~ontalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - 2: Senators Caprio, Palazzo.

INVOCATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Badeau,to deliver the invocation.

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Badeau, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Tuesday, June 16, 1998 proceedings is read in part.

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senators Coderre and Kelly, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Lt. Richard 5. Goyette of Pawtucket, a recent graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he has been honored with the Army Achievement Medal for his work with the Special Olympics and receiving the Computer Science Department Award for Perserverance as well as having his final computer science design project chosen as the top design project for 1998.

Joining Lt. Goyette are his parents, Richard and Joan Goyette of Pawtucket, his fiancee Stephanie A. Meadows of Waltham, Massachusetts, whom he will wed on July 11, 1998, along with many other family members and friends.

The entire Senate joins in extending congratulations and best wishes to Lt. Goyette on his many achievements and all that the future may bring to him.

EFFECTIVE WITHOUT
THE SIGNATURE OF THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure which becomes effective without the signature of His Excellency, the Governor on June 17, 1998

(98-S 2902) An Act in amendment of chapter 1039 of the public laws, 1902, entitled "An Act in amendment of an in addition to and Act entitled An Act in amendment of the Charter of the Fire Engine Company of East Greenwich, passed at the January session 1882" passed at the January 1902 session.

JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:

(98-H 9197) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $500,000 bonds and notes for the repair, renovation and equipping of public buildings throughout the city of Cranston of which approximately $1,700,000 shall be for state mandated gasoline tank removal at the city highway garage.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9198) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,545,000 bonds and notes for renovation, mechanical equipment improvements and repairing of school buildings in the city of Cranston.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9199) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $900,000 bonds and notes for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and the construction and rehabilitation of facilities for the police department of the city of Cranston ($524,500 of which shall be for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and $375,500 of which shall be for the construction and rehabilitation of facilities).

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9200) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,500,000 bonds and notes for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and building renovations, construction and rehabilitation for the fire department of the city of Cranston ($1,980,000 of which shall be for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment for a term not to exceed ten (10) years, and $520,000 of which shall be for the building renovations, construction and rehabilitation for a term not to exceed thirty (30) years).

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9201) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $700,000 bonds and notes for the purchase of public works and highway equipment (excluding automobiles) for a term not to exceed ten (10) years.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9202) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $300,000 bonds and notes for the installation and repair of storm drain facilities throughout the city of Cranston.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9203) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of public highways throughout the city of Cranston.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9204) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes for the construction, rehabilitation and equipping of recreational facilities throughout the city of Cranston, not less than $1,500,000 of which shall be for the rehabilitation of the Cranston Stadium.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9205) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $5,975,000 bonds and notes for the construction and equipping of additional classrooms and building renovations at Cranston High School West.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9206) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed, and personal property of the Little Flower Home.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 8906) An Act relating to the naming of state buildings.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 9007) An Act naming the Hunts River Bridge, in North Kingstown, in honor of Peter D'Abrosca.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Senator Lenihan, from the Committee on Finance, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(98-S 2033) An Act relating to pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2100) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2123) An Act relating to state affairs and government pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2312) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services- residential care and assisted living facilities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2314 as amended) An Act relating to Department of Elderly Affairs - family -caregiver network.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3102) (Substitute "A" ass amended) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3111) An Act relating to rural development.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3162) An Act relating to levy and sales on execution.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7781) An Act relating to taxation - motor vehicles - alternative fueled vehicle incentives.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(98-H 7716) (Substitute An Act relating to courts and civil procedure.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7801) An Act relating to confidentiality of health care communications and information act limitation on and permitted disclosures.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7890) (Subshtute A as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - courts.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98H 8034) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic violence.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8659 as amended) An Act relating to insurance - reporting of health care fraud.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

Senator Badeau, from the Committee on Labor, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:

(98-S 3196) An Act relating to employment security - reasonable assurance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON
ACCOUNTS AND CLAIMS

Senator Celona, from the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:

(98-S 2944) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. TRANSFER OF BILL

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Judiciary to the Committee on Corporations: (98-H 7809) An Act relating to deceptive trade practices appliances.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

NEW BUSINESS

The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (98-S 3212) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calender.

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (98-S 3213) Senate Resolution extending congratulations.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (98-S 3214) Senate Resolution extending condolences.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a rising vote.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

2. (98-S 2975) An Act relating to local taxes - town of Narragansett.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the remainder of the Calendar is deferred to Friday, June 19, 1998.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and without objection, the desk will remain open upon adjournment to receive Committee Reports.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION

Senator Goodwin, from the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(98-H 7312) Joint Resolution calling upon the governments of Kuwait, the United States of America and the state of Rhode Island to form a state relationship between Rhode Island and Kuwait.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-H 8434) Joint Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of and amending the special legislative commission to study and review the effects of the Rhode Island Guardianship Law.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-H 8436) Joint Resolution calling upon the governments of Cape Verde, the United States of America and the state of Rhode Island to form a state relationship between Rhode Island and Cape Verde.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-H 8728) Joint Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study the feasibility of establishing a central cancel resource network.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-S 3159) (Substitute cc An Act relating to establishment and extension of gambling activities and other facilities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3160) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to gambling.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3161) An Act relating to gambling activities and other facilities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3172) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to sports, racing, and athletics - the Rhode Island Casino Gambling Disclosure and Commission Act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9031) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to gambling activities and other facilities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE

Senator Izzo, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:

(98-H 7363) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 5:06 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION
SENATOR ROGER R. BADEAU

Dear God, we ask that you be with us today in our thoughts, actions and words as we try to work for the benefit of all our constituents. Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 18, 1998:

1. (98-S 3212) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage.

2. (98-H 7312) Joint Resolution calling upon the governments of Kuwait, the United States of America and the state of Rhode Island to form a state relationship between Rhode Island and Kuwait.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

3. (98-H 8434) Joint Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of and amending the special legislative commission to study and review the effects of the Rhode Island Guardianship Law.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

4. (98-H 8436) Joint Resolution calling upon the governments of Cape Verde, the United States of America and the state of Rhode Island to form a state relationship between Rhode Island and Cape Verde.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

5. (98-H 8728) Joint Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study the feasibility of establishing a central cancel resource network.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, June 17, 1998

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 18, 1998:

1. Appointment of Sarah T. Dowling of Narragansett VICE George Grayboys to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2001.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

2. (98-S 2397) (Substitute "A'') An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance - work permits on holidays and Sundays.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

3. (98-S 2545) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to employment security issues.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

4. (98-S 3178) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workers' compensation.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A".

5. (98-S 2642) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions -athlete agents.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

6. (98-S 2731) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A as amended.

7. (98-S 3174) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance the acquisition, construction, renovation or improvement of a public works facility and the equipping thereof and to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

8. (98-S 3175) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance road improvements in the city and to issue not more than $10,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

9. (98-S 3181) An Act relating to the exemption and assessment of real and ratable tangible property in the city of Woonsocket.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

10. (98-S 3187) An Act relating to taxation -tax stabilization.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

11. (98-S 2008) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - motor vehicle offenses.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute

12. (98-S 2319) An Act relating to disorderly conduct.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

13. (98-S 2547) An Act relating to chiropractors.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

14. (98-S 2476) An Act relating to education - health and safety of pupils.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

15. (98-H 8031) An Act relating to domestic violence prevention act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

16. (98-H 7285 as amended) An Act relating to health safety of pupils.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

17. (98-H 7736) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to workers' compensation.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and the bill marked Substitute and passage of Substitute B as amended.

18. (98-H 8799) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations -workers' compensation.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and the bill marked Substitute " A'' and passage of Substitute "B" as amended.

19. (98-H 7184 as amended) An Act relating to identification and apprehension of criminals.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

20. (98-H 7697) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to confidentiality of health care communications and information act.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute in concurrence.

21. (98-H 7800) An Act relating to operators' and chauffeurs' licenses - anatomical gifts.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

22. (98-H 9161) An Act relating to participation by employees of the town of North Kingstown in the municipal employees retirement system.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

23. (98-H 7745) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" and passage of Substitute cc

24. (98-H 7750) An Act relating to trusts for minors.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

25. (98-H 7904) An Act relating to obsolete and no longer applicable statutes.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

26. (98-H 8103) An Act relating to disorderly conduct.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

27. (98-H 7279 as amended) An Act relating to zoning ordinances.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

28. (98-H 7554) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - Bristol Municipal Court.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

29. (98-H 7665) An Act relating to businesses and professions- public accountancy.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

30. (98-H 7682 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

31. (98-H 8006 as amended) An Act relating to the state building code.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

32. (98-H 8056) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to telecommunications.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

33. (98-H 8471) An Act relating to enterprise zones.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

34. (98-H 8477) An Act relating to the town of Portsmouth- Juvenile Hearing Board.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

35. (98-H 8727 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities- Warren Municipal Court.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

36. (98-H 8881) An Act relating to the town of Scituate.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

37. (98-S 2077) An Act relating to military affairs and defense - extension of veterans' benefits.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

38. (98-S 2139) (Substitute "A") An Act creating the Persian Gulf War Information Relief Commission. Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Friday, June 19, 1998:

1. (98-S 2778) (Substitute cc An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

2. (98-S 3046) An Act relating to collection of taxes generally.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3. (98-S 3152) An Act authorizing the town of Bristol to issue bonds and notes not exceeding $1,830,000 to finance the construction of additions, renovations and repairs to the fire station, fire hazard vehicles and fire engines and other services necessary or appropriate therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

4. (98-S 3153) An Act authorizing the town of Bristol to issue general obligation bonds and notes not to exceed $1,500,000 for the purpose of acquiring, preserving, making improvements to, and restoring certain improved and unimproved property in Bristol, Rhode Island known as Mount Hope.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

5. (98-S 3164) An Act relating to taxation -city of Warwick.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

6. (98-S 3170) An Act relating to marine fisheries council.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

7. (98-S 2033) An Act relating to pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

8. (98-S 2100) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

9. (98-S 2123) An Act relating to state affairs and government- pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

10. (98-S 2312) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services - residential care and assisted living facilities.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

11. (98-S 2314 as amended) An Act relating to Department of Elderly Affairs - family -caregiver network.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

12. (98-S 3102) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A as amended.

13. (98-S 3111) An Act relating to rural development.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

14. (98-S 3162) An Act relating to levy and sale on execution.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

15. (98-S 3196) An Act relating to employment security - reasonable assurance.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

16. (98-S 3159) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to establishment and extension of gambling activities and other facilities.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

17. (98-S 3160) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to gambling.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

18. (98-S 3161) An Act relating to gambling activities and other facilities.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

19. (98-S 3172) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to sports, racing, and athletics - the Rhode Island Casino Gambling Disclosure and Commission Act.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

20. (98-S 2944) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims. Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

21. (98-H 7284) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to aeronautics permanent noise monitoring act.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A in concurrence.

22. (98-H 7558) An Act relating to property taxes and persons who are permanently and totally disabled.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

23. (98-H 7684) (Substitute cc An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A in concurrence.

24. (98-H 7718) An Act relating to businesses and professions architects.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

25. (98-H 7751) An Act relating to Rhode Island Resource Recovery Agency.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

26. (98-H 7799) (Substitute cc A" as amended) An Act relating to health care.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

27. (98-H 7831) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers- community antenna television systems.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

28. (98-H 8020 as amended) An Act relating to Kingstown Fire District in the town of South Kingstown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

29. (98-H 8189 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - insurers -settlements.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

30. (98-H 8254) An Act relating to health and safety - Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

31. (98-H 8688) An Act relating to Catholic cemeteries - increase holdings.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

32. (98-H 8921) An Act authorizing the town of North Kingstown to finance new construction, expansion, remodeling, demolition, renovations, additions, improvements and/or related equipment for the North Kingstown High School and the school administration building and to issue not more than $33,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

33. (98-H 8960) An Act relating to exemption from taxation the real and personal property of Generation Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps not exceeding $150,000.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

34. (98-H 9046) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and improvements of the public buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $260,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

35. (98-H 9047) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $500,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

36. (98-H 9048) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and equipping of public school buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of note more than $1,600,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

37. (98-H 9049) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction of a multi-purpose room at the Fallon Memorial Elementary School in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $800,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

38. (98-H 9050) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction and reconstruction of the streets and sidewalks in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the issue of not more than $500,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

39. (98-H 9075) An Act in amendment of sections 1 thru 10 of an act passed at the January Session, 1930, entitled "An Act to incorporate the Saylesville Fire District in the town of Lincoln" as amended.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

40. (98-H 9109) An Act authorizing the town of Bristol to issue general obligation bonds and notes in anticipation thereof in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for the purpose of acquiring, preserving, making improvements to, and restoring certain improved/unimproved property in Bristol, Rhode Island known as Mount Hope.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

41. (98-H 9110) An Act authorizing the town of Bristol to issue general obligation bonds and notes in anticipation thereof in an amount not to exceed $1,830,000 for the purpose of financing construction of addition, renovations and repairs to existing fire stations, the acquisition of fire and rescue equipment, including rescue and special hazard vehicles and fire engines, and the provision of architectural, engineering, surveying and other services necessary or appropriate therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

42. (98-H 7628) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A as amended.

43. (98-H 7797) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute

44. (98-H 8073 as amended) An Act relating to nurses.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

45. (98-H 8075) An Act relating to rights of the terminally ill.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

46. (98-H 8088 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- long term care.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

47. (98-H 8781) An Act relating to the Department of Elderly Affairs.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

48. (98-H 7781) An Act relating to taxation -motor vehicles- alternative fueled vehicle incentives.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

49. (98-H 7716) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

50. (98-H 7801) An Act relating to confidentiality of health care communications and information act - limitation on and permitted disclosures.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

51. (98-H 7890) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure -courts.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

52. (98-H 8034) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic violence.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

53. (98-H 8659 as amended) An Act relating to insurance - reporting of health care fraud.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

54. (98-H 9031) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to gambling activities and other facilities.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A in concurrence.

55. (98-H 8906) An Act relating to the naming of state buildings. Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

56. (98-H 9007) An Act naming the Hunts River Bridge, in North Kingstown, in honor of Peter D'Abrosca. Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

57. (98-H 7363) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, June 23, 1998:

1. (98-H 7545) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions -nurses.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, June 17, 1998

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